May weather forecastEthel, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Ethel, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.2°F (24°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Ethel's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). A striking departure from daytime highs to an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) is witnessed in Ethel during May.Humidity
In Ethel, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Ethel is May, when the rain falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ethel aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ethel, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Ethel are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ethel, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Ethel, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ethel, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Ethel, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ethel, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Ethel, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ethel, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ethel, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ethel, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ethel, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Ethel, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ethel, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Ethel, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
